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Questions?                                

For  toll-free  telephone  support  in  the  U.S.: 

1-800- 

944-4044

 or Canada: 

1-800-265-8352

For  online  support  and  Internet  production 
information visit 

http://www.frigidaire.com

Important safety instructions 

Do  not  attempt  to  install  or  operate  this  appliance 
until  you  have  read  the  safety  instructions  in  this 
manual.  Safety  items  throughout  this  manual  are 
labelled with a 

Danger

Warning

, or 

Caution

 based 

on the risk type.

Definitions

 

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert 

you  to  potential  personal  injury  hazards.  Obey  all 
safety  messages  that  follow  this  symbol  to  avoid 
possible injury or death.

Important safety instructions    

  IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or 
maintenance information which is important 
but not hazard-related.

Child safety

Packing materials:

•  Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, 

plastic  sheets,  or  stretch  wrap  may  become 
airtight  chambers  and  can  quickly  cause 
suffocation.

•  Remove the protective film covering the appliance 

before putting it into operation.

•  Destroy  or  recycle  the  appliance’s 

carton,  plastic  bags,  and  any 
other  exterior  wrapping  material 
immediately  after  the  product  is 
unpacked. Children should never play 
with these items. 

Danger of suffocation!

  IMPORTANT

PLEASE  READ  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY  BEFORE  INSTALLATION  AND 
USE.

INSTALLATION  MUST  COMPLY  WITH  ALL 
LOCAL CODES.

IMPORTANT:

  Save  these  instructions  for  the 

Local Electrical Inspector’s use.

INSTALLER:

 Please leave these instructions with 

this appliance for the owner.

OWNER: 

Please  retain  these  instructions  for 

future reference.

  DANGER

Always switch off the electricity supply at the 
mains  during  installation  and  maintenance 
such as for light bulb replacement.

  WARNING

To  reduce  the  risk  of  fire,  electric  shock,  or 
injury to persons, observe the following:
•  FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
•  Use  this  appliance  only  in  the  manner 

intended by the manufacturer. If you have 
questions, contact the manufacturer.

•  Installation work and electrical wiring must 

be done by qualified person(s) in accordance 
with  a  ll  applicable  codes  &  standards, 
including fire-rated construction. 

•  Sufficient  air  is  needed  for  proper 

combustion  and  exhausting  of  gases 
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning 
equipment to prevent back-drafting. Follow 
the  heating  equipment  manufacturers 
guideline  and  safety  standards  such 
as  those  published  by  the  National  Fire 
Protection 

Association 

(NFPA), 

the 

American Society for Heating, Refrigeration 
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 
and the local code authorities.

•  When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, 

do not damage electrical wiring and other 
hidden utilities (e.g. gas pipes). 

•  Ducted systems must always be vented to 

the outdoors.

  WARNING

•  Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch 

power off at service panel and lock service 
panel  disconnecting  means  to  prevent 
power from being switched on accidentally. 
When  the  service  disconnecting  means 
cannot  be  locked,  securely  fasten  a 
prominent  warning  device,  such  as  a  tag, 
to the service panel.

         

  CAUTION

For  general  ventilating  use  only.  DO  NOT  use 

to  exhaust  hazardous  or  explosive  materials  or 

vapors.

  CAUTION

To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust 
air, be sure to duct air outside – do not vent 
exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings, 
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

Important safety instructions    

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Summary of Contents for FHWC3055LS

Page 1: ...Use care guide Guia de uso y cuidado Guide d utilisation et d entretien 30 and 36 Free Standing Range Hood 316902442 December 2010 FHWC3055LSA FHWC3655LSA ...

Page 2: ...to serve you You can register online at www frigidaire com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S 1 800 944 4044 or Canada 1 800 265 8352 For online support and Internet production information visit http www frigidaire com Important safety instructions Do not attempt to install or operate this appliance until you have read the...

Page 3: ...ner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer Installation work and electrical wiring must bedonebyqualifiedperson s inaccordance with a ll applicable codes standards including fire rated construction Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue chimney of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting Follow the heating...

Page 4: ... Be careful to prevent burns If the flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire department Never pick up a flaming pan you may be burned Do not use water including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will result Use an extinguisher only if You know you have a class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it The fire is small and contained in the area whe...

Page 5: ...ire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland Ohio 44131 5575 Power requirement 120V 60Hz 15 or 20A branch circuit Intended use Yourrangehoodisintendedforexhaustoperation only This range hood is not recommended to be used over indoor grills Do not use it to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or vapors Parts ...

Page 6: ...wall breakthrough If open fireplaces are operated in the same room ask your local chimney sweeper about the local regulations prior to installation If you are renting then approval must be obtained from the owner of the property Attention In order for the range hood to reach optimal performance install it over the middle of the cooking area The following accessories are required to mount the range...

Page 7: ...op mounting holes installation location fig The horizontal support must be flush with the room side of the studs Use cleats behind both sides of the support to secure to wall studs Reinstall drywall and refinish l d h f t y r r e r t d o g fig IMPORTANT Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs Step 1 Make sure that no cables or pipes will become damaged e g electric gas water test the areas i...

Page 8: ...ong screws depending on the wall type Wall type Required screws Wood 4 wood screws 11 Brick Concrete 4 long screws 8 Insert 2 screws 8 or 11 in the top location but do not fully insert the screws fig Mount the range hood 1 to the wall and tighten the screws Insert and tighten the 2 remaining screws on the bottom location of the range hood fig Attach the collar 5 to the range hood 1 Secure with 2 s...

Page 9: ...g positive neutral and ground cables to the respective terminals The ground cable is already pre assembled onto the junction box to provide grounding fig fig fig L live Black ground Green N neutral White L N Mount the junction box onto the range hood using 2 short screws 13 fig fig Step 5 Insert the upper chimney 2 into the lower chimney 3 from top to bottom fig Mount lower chimney 2 on the range ...

Page 10: ...team There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back int...

Page 11: ...nliness of the intake and filters Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Clean the appliance in the following intervals Regularly Use a soft cloth moistened with hand warm mildly soapy water or household cleaning detergent Never use metal pads chemical abrasive material or stiff brush to clean the appliance Monthly Metallic anti grease filter The filter collects grease smoke ...

Page 12: ...ge 300V 105 C Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive vibration The appliance is not fixed properly on the brackets Take down the appliance and check it is properly fixed The fan blade is damaged Switch off the appliance Repair to be carried out by qualified service personnel only The fan motor is not fixed tightly Light on but fan does not work The fan blade is jammed The motor is damage...

Page 13: ...om persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ...

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